Katherine A. Fall
Antioch,TN
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic educator with 25 years of experience in teaching and supporting students with diverse learning needs. Seeking to join Hoover Learning Group as a Reading/Dyslexia Specialist to make a positive impact on students’ lives by providing personalized and effective dyslexia therapy. Passionate about continuous growth and collaboration in a supportive and innovative environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Reading Interventionist Grades (K-8)/Tutor Coordinator
Route to Reading
04.2023 - Current
- Administer student intake assessments to ascertain specific skill gaps using DIBELS 8th Edition and other screeners
- Provide one-on-one high-dose virtual intervention using structured literacy programs based on the Science of Reading to increase literacy skills
- Interpret and track Dibbles benchmark scores, resulting in 85% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations in Phonemic Awareness and Word Recognition after a 6-month intervention period.
- Serve as a tutor coach by watching online sessions and providing feedback to tutors, resulting in improved ORF and Word Recognition Skills as measured by weekly Dibbles progress monitoring data
- Attend virtual professional developments to learn effective structured literacy instructional strategies and receive continued training on Orton-Gillingham-based reading programs
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Rock Springs Elementary School
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed a classroom of 23 diverse fifth-grade students in a general education self-contained setting
- Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 reading and math intervention using research-based programs and utilized progress monitoring to track student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly
- Developed lesson plans for reading, math, science, and social studies to correlate with district and state curriculum standards
- Created and implemented station/center learning modules in ELA and Math to provide remediation and enrichment activities to ensure student mastery of district and state standards
- Communicated student progress to parents and other stakeholders using district learning management systems.
7th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher
McMurray Middle School
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs for 45 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, ESL teachers, social workers, local and international translators, and other district stakeholders to support a cohesive approach to meet the social and academic needs of students
- Designed and taught Tier III intervention lessons for reading and math utilizing district-approved curriculum
- Collected and interpreted weekly progress monitoring data using the Fastbridge LMS to record data and change instructional strategies to improve student outcomes
6th Grade General Education ELA Teacher
Woodland Middle School
08.2010 - 04.2022
- Led ELA PLC meetings to develop and facilitate differentiated lessons using district curriculum, scope and sequence, and state standards, resulting in 5 consecutive years as a Level 5 ELA teacher.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, SLPs, OTs, PTs, ESL teachers, social workers, special education teachers, behavior and autism specialists, and other district stakeholders to support a collaborative approach to meet the needs of students
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Woodland Middle School
08.2000 - 08.2010
- Created and managed IEPs for thirty 6th-grade students annually to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Reading Intervention (K-8)
- Phonemic awareness
- Multisensory teaching
- Tier II & Tier III Intervention
- Data Analysis
- Phonics instruction
- Vocabulary building
- Orton-gillingham approach
- Student records management
- Dyslexia support
- Mentoring/Coaching Tutors
- Barton, Wilson, and Really Great Reading trained
Accomplishments
- Delivered individualized, virtual structured literacy interventions to over 60 elementary and middle school students across Missouri, Kansas, and Indiana, improving their academic performance and literacy skills.
- Earned consistently positive feedback from parents, with many citing the effectiveness of my evidence-based interventions in driving measurable academic success for their children.
- Enhanced the intervention program's effectiveness by identifying and implementing key strategies for continuous improvement, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Led and mentored a team of 8 tutors, providing weekly coaching sessions that resulted in significant improvements in student performance.
- Honored with the Teacher of the Year award twice at Woodland Middle School in Williamson County, recognizing my dedication, leadership, and impact on student success.
Timeline
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
Rock Springs Elementary School
07.2024 - 11.2024
Virtual Reading Interventionist Grades (K-8)/Tutor Coordinator
Route to Reading
04.2023 - Current
7th-8th Grade Special Education Teacher
McMurray Middle School
08.2022 - 02.2023
6th Grade General Education ELA Teacher
Woodland Middle School
08.2010 - 04.2022
6th Grade Special Education Teacher
Woodland Middle School
08.2000 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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